Famous Celebrity Politicians

From Red Carpets to Campaign Trails

Hollywood loves politics. From Ronald Reagan to Jesse "The Body" Ventura, keep clicking to check out the celebrities who won a leading role in public office. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos: AP/Getty) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

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From Red Carpets...Hollywood loves politics. From Ronald Reagan to Jesse "The Body" Ventura, keep clicking to check out the celebrities who won a leading role in public office. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos: AP/Getty) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Arnold Schwarzen...Eighties action star Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for films such as "The Terminator" and "Total Recall," but the actor's only role from 2003-2011 was as the real-life Governor of California. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Nick Ut) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Jesse VenturaRetired wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura left his tights and feather boa in the locker room to become the 38th Governor of Minnesota. The always outspoken Ventura served from January 4, 1999 to January 6, 2003. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Jim Mone) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Clint EastwoodThe acclaimed actor, Oscar-winning director and Hollywood legend has held a wide variety roles throughout his life, but few are as surprising as his stint as mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California from 1986–1988. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Sonny BonoBest known as Cher's ex-husband, and an accomplished entertainer in his own right, Bono was elected as mayor of Palm Springs, California (1988-1992) before serving as a U.S. Congressman in 1994. He died tragically from injuries sustained in a skiing accident. At the time, Bono was serving his second term in the House of Representatives. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Joe Marquette) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Ronald ReaganIn "Back to the Future," Doc Brown can't believe that Ronald Reagan ("the actor!?") goes on to get elected Commander in Chief, but it's true. The "Bedtime for Bonzo" star served as the 40th President of the United States and the 33rd Governor of California. He even served as president of the Screen Actors Guild. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/File) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Shirley TempleArguably the most famous child star ever, Shirley Temple won the hearts of families around the world as an adorable little girl with a head full of curls. As an adult, Temple became active in the Republican Party in California, where she unsuccessfully ran for the United States House of Representatives in 1967. She has also served as Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Jerry SpringerHe may be widely known as a trashy TV talk show host, but prior to that, Springer served as the 56th Mayor of Cincinnati. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Al FrankenAl Franken first achieved notoriety as a writer and performer for "Saturday Night Live" before lending those talents to a variety of films and TV shows. Beginning in 1999, Franken made the transition to political commentator, author and host of a nationally syndicated political radio show. He is currently a United States Senator in Minnesota. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Bill BradleyBill Bradley, a retired New York Knicks player, is also a former three-term U.S. Senator from New Jersey. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Jimmie DavisJimmie Davis was called the "singing governor," because before he was elected governor of Louisiana in 1944 (and again in 1960), he was a world-famous crooner. His popular song "You are My Sunshine" was honored with a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999. And during his campaign stops, Davis would break out into song, thus earning him his aforementioned title. He died in 2000 at the age of 101, living longer than any former state governor. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Jack Thornell) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

Stephen ColbertNot all celebrity bids for political office are successful. Talk show host Stephen Colbert briefly ran for president in 2008, even campaigning in South Carolina. However, the executive council of South Carolina's Democratic Party refused Colbert's application to be on the primary ballot. - XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Mel Evans) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.